Canadian Seniors Health

Travel alerts and advisories, and health information for Canadian travelers.

Expert advice on issues, options and decisions that go with finding and providing care for seniors in Canada. Includes housing, financial and legal matters, staying fit, caregiving and government resources.

Learn the warining signs and how to get help with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. From the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

The Arthritis Society Canada addresses the issues in living well with arthritis: coping strategies, exercises, pain management, as well as medical information. Practical and supportive.

Whether you have all your natural teeth or not, these tips on taking care of teeth and gums can help improve your oral health. From the Canadian Dental Association.

Find out about the foot problems that arise as you age, and how to care for your feet. Fact sheet from the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Get up-to-date information on heart disease and strokes from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Vision changes you can expect with aging, how to prevent them and what to do about eye problems. Fact sheet from the Public Health Agency of Canada.

A roadmap for older adults, and easy ways to increase your physical activity. From the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Information to help seniors take medications correctly. From the Public Health Agency of Canada.

C-HEALTH from CANOE carries the latest news stories on health issues of interest to Canadian seniors.

This CMHC program helps homeowners and landlords pay to make home adaptations that allow low-income seniors to live independently.

Veterans Affairs Canada information on health care services and benefits, and the eligibility requirements. Disability pensions and allowances are also covered.